Homework 4

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Jesus Birth Stories
  • There are 3 Things to do in this assignment.
  • Be sure to read everything until the very end of the document.
  • READ CAREFULLY, AND DON’T ASSUME YOU KNOW THE STORY.

You may use a word document or separate piece of paper to answer the following questions for each story.
FIRST: Read Matthew


 MATTHEW 1:1 – 2:23
Who is visited by an angel? Who gets the “naming rights” to Jesus?
Who is more important in this story, the women or the men? Why?
Where is Jesus born? Be specific; describe the location.
Who comes to visit him?

What SIGN lets the people know they should come visit him?
Describe Jesus as he appears in this story in one word.
THEN: Read Luke.

 LUKE 1:1 – 2:21
Who is visited by an angel? Who gets the “naming rights” to Jesus?
Who is more important in this story, the women or the men?

Where is Jesus born?
Who comes to visit him?
What SIGN lets the people know they should come visit him?
Describe Jesus as he appears in this story in one word.
Finally, in a short paragraph using your own words, why do you think these stories are so different? Explain your ideas in detail.